For the first time on the South Island of New Zealand, we will welcome Chris Gregory CJF, FWCF, ASF. Sponsored by GE Forge & Tool the two day clinic will be hosted by P3 Equestrian at their farrier shop in Yaldhurst, Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday 19th July 2019 and Saturday 20th July 2019. Chris will …
Brittania Leek and District Farrier Comp results
BRITANNIA, LEEK AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW SHOEMAKING COMPETITION SATURDAY 27th JULY 2013 RESULTS There was a very good turnout of competitors, who came from across the country. A big well done to all of them for competing in such extreme heat. The shoemaking is a big attraction for the general public visiting Leek Show, who where …
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Gary Darlow – Farrier Focus
Gary Darlow - Farrier focus An incredible 7 times National Champion, Gary is extremely well respected and talented farrier achieving consistently high results in farriery competitions, in addition to be a ‘dab hand’ at fishing too! With thanks to his daughter Becki for her assistance with the interview, Gary shares a few thoughts and opinions… …
Fabricating horseshoes using a band-saw
Thanks to David Bartley for this guest post: One way to fabricate nearly any special shoe For any farrier that does an amount of work of the “one off” type, (experimental shoe types in an effort to save a horses life for example), I think the bandsaw is probably one of the most under rated …
Billy Crothers shoemaking – video
The beauty of concave horseshoes. Five times world champion farrier Billy Crothers, manufacturer of HMS horseshoes discusses the merits of concave and shoemaking in this short, easy to watch video from Hoofwatch
Introduction to tool and fullering
Here's a video from Know Foot Know Horse about tool and fullering. Well worth a watch
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